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2020 Jeep Gladiator Brakes Problems

NHTSA lists 18 brake complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, 4% of its 483 total complaints, with 6 crashes and 3 injuries reported. Median mileage at failure is 4,000 miles. No related recall is listed in the data.

Brakes complaints
18
4% of 483
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
3
Median mileage
4,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical brake symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal sinking to the floor or going soft with little stopping force, sometimes forcing them to hit the gas instead of the brake.
  • Several complaints describe a wheel speed or ABS sensor failing, triggering ABS, 4WD, and cruise warning lights along with unexpected loss of braking or automatic brake engagement.
  • Some drivers report the forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking system either not activating when needed or engaging brakes unpredictably.
  • One owner reported a brake pad and caliper bracket assembly detaching from the rear wheel while driving, puncturing the tire.
  • Multiple complaints mention warning lights (traction control, ABS, airbag, service 4WD) appearing together with brake problems and a related loss of power steering.

When 2020 Jeep Gladiator brake complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 4, 2020, latest Sep 5, 2026.

2020 Jeep Gladiator brakes complaints: complaints filed per month3Mar 2020Apr 2021Dec 2021Aug 2022Nov 2022Aug 2023Jul 2025Sep 2026
18 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2020 to Sep 2026; peak Oct 2025 (3).

Brakes recalls for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Brakes complaints by Gladiator model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 202018 (4%)
  2. 202117 (6%)
  3. 20226 (5%)
  4. 20234 (7%)
  5. 20243 (13%)
  6. 20251 (7%)

Frequently asked questions

How many brake complaints does the 2020 Jeep Gladiator have?
NHTSA lists 18 brake-related complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator, which is 4% of the 483 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a brake recall for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator?
The data provided lists no related recalls tied to the brake complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.
At what mileage do 2020 Gladiator brake problems usually happen?
The median mileage at failure among reported brake complaints is 4,000 miles.
Have the brake issues caused crashes or injuries?
Yes. NHTSA data shows 6 crashes and 3 injuries linked to the 18 brake complaints for the 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.